Taiwan Condom Machines Upset Conservative Park-Goers

From CDC National Prevention Information Network

February 28, 2003

Park regulars on Monday criticized the Taiwanese government
for allowing the installation of four condom vending machines at
a Taipei recreation area known for gay sexual activity.
Complaints came after the Taipei Venereal Disease Control
Institute placed the machines at Taipei 228 Park next to a men's
public restroom. "It would only encourage more irresponsible
sexual activities and damage to the image of Taiwan," said Chen
Li-fang, a spokesman for a local veterans' club. But an institute
spokesperson said the machines are necessary to stop the spread
of AIDS and other STDs. "If we cannot stop one-night stands or
other casual sexual contact, it is more important for us to
ensure precautionary practices to help reduce the spread of
AIDS," the spokesperson said.

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